Andrew Luck hoping to sign new deal with Colts over offseason
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck said this week he's hopeful he and the team can come to terms on a long-term contract extension during the offseason.
Luck, the first overall pick in the 2012 draft, is scheduled to make $16.155 million next season in the final year of his contract.
"Yeah, that would be great," Luck said of a new contract, via CBS 4 Indy's Mike Chappell. "I haven't thought about it too much. I wanted to make sure this season gets done. But if there's an opportunity for it, yeah, absolutely."
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Despite missing nine games with injuries and posting the worst statistical season of his four-year career, a new deal would likely place Luck among the highest paid players in the NFL, if not at the very top.
Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay has maintained signing Luck to a new deal is a top priority for the Colts after locking up wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and left tackle Anthony Castonzo with extensions last summer.